Charlie Hodgson came on to replace Peel and this produced instant dividends as he set up Rory Lamont to charge straight at the Clermont line, spin through a challenge and slip the ball to McAlister to go over in the corner.

BBC: Clermont Auvergne 15-32 Sale

It did not affect South Africa's momentum, however, and Boucher had a century there for the taking when he tried to slog-sweep Sehwag's off-spin and top-edged a catch to slip.

BBC: Amla ton piles pressure on India

But the spin twins soon made their mark and the opener was sharply caught at first slip by Mahela Jayawardene.

BBC: Sri Lanka secure win over Windies